Registered Nurse (RN)

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)
curriculum prepares entry-level Registered Nurses
(RN) as providers of care across the health/illness
continuum and as members within the profession.
The curriculum respects the individuality of the
student and aims to provide a positive, innovative
learning model that fosters the development of
critical thinking and problem solving skills so that
the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care
to a culturally diverse population in a variety of
healthcare settings. Graduate nurses collaborate
with members of the health care team, are
effective communicators, are politically aware,
and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong
learning. Upon successful completion of program
requirements, graduates are eligible to take
the National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Award Notes:
The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires 6
units of Communication, verbal, written and group;
satisfied by ENGL 101 and SPEE 103; and 16 units of
Natural, Behavioral and Social sciences; satisfied by
the BIOL 205, 230 and 235 prerequisites, PSYC 101 &
ANTH 103 or SOCO 101 or 110.

*It is strongly recommended that part or all of the
general education requirements (including humanities course) be completed
prior to admission to the nursing education program
or during summer sessions.